Gardeners across Canada are beginning to plan their gardens. Seed packets on store shelves are providing inspiration for beautifully designed outdoor spaces. There are seemingly limitless colourful plants and flowers to choose from, especially with online ordering providing even more Continue Reading
On July 6, the first invasive plant pull event took place to kick-off the SSM Himalayan Balsam Community Project, a collaborative project in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Clean North, Sault Naturalists, Voyageur Trails Association, Science North, Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre hosted the 4th annual Invasive Species Forum, ‘Invasive Species Action in a Changing Climate,’ virtually from February 7-9 in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The Forum brought together invasive species experts including Continue Reading
The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states. Although not currently established in Canada, if spotted lanternfly were to establish, it could cause immense damage to Ontario grapevines, tender fruit orchards, hops, Continue Reading
Recently, jumping worm sightings have been reported across southern Ontario, as well as in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Horticulture has been a significant pathway of spread for these invasive worms, causing trouble for gardeners in these regions. What is Continue Reading
On November 19th, an official groundbreaking ceremony took place to unveil the future home of the Biodiversity Garden, a collaborative project in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, and the Invasive Species Continue Reading
On November 18th, the Invasive Species Centre, and the Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR) Network Ontario welcomed students and young professionals to a virtual Youth Summit on Invasive Species Projects and Collaborations. The Honourable Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Continue Reading
Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension. Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension Ldd moth (Lymantria dispar, formerly known as European gypsy moth) is native to Europe and is a significant forest pest in Ontario. The caterpillars feed extensively on crown foliage of Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre’s Colin Cassin was interviewed by CBC Sudbury to talk about invasive jumping worms. ‘Good for the garden, bad for the forest’ is the tagline Colin uses to describe earthworms, as they can change the complexion of boreal forests. Originating from Japan and Korea, jumping worms have been known Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
